Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out demons. You received freely, give freely.
In this passage Jesus gives specific instructions to his disciples to provide people with services freely. He commands them to heal the sick, cleanse lepers, raise the dead, and cast out demons—that is, to work miracles and display God’s power among people. The phrase, “Freely you have received, freely give,” is important because it emphasizes that the disciples received this authority from God without payment, and they must likewise pass it on to people without charge. God’s grace and blessings are not sold, but should be shared without any compensation or expectation. Jesus urges his disciples to serve unconditionally, proclaiming salvation and the coming of the kingdom of God.